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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 943.10 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 943.10 and 385.20 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 943.10 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/943.10 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 943.10 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 363,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,282.12/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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